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Grogginess, yawning, sluggishness — they’re all signs of fatigue. That fatigue can make it harder to get through a workday, and your motor skills can be impaired. If you drive while drowsy, it could result in a crash. So during Drowsy...
One way ADOT helps safely connect people and empower Arizona's economy is operating commercial ports of entry. This is where officers with our Enforcement and Compliance Division (ECD) make sure large trucks and other commercial vehicles have proper permits and weight and are safe to operate on state highways.
This dedicated group of individuals brings the the history, legends and lore of the southwest to life. ADOT celebrates three decades of Adopt a Highway volunteer service to help keep US 60 clean near the Peralta Trail.

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It might seem odd for a transportation agency to spend a moment on a topic that could be outside our lane. But being thankful is something that requires a moment for everyone to slow down and think about what we can be thankful for.
Learn how you can join dozens of volunteers in January to clean miles of State Route 286!
It was only seven years ago that the Arizona state mammal, the ringtail, was the subject of a statewide naming contest. It was part of the 2014 redesigned driver licenses.
Our new animation with allow you to visualize all the improvements planned for the I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project.
And the Emmy goes to: The Arizona Department of Transportation! ADOT was awarded its first ever Emmy in the Public Service Announcement category for its "Distracted drivers terrify me" campaign.
Winter is ready to pounce, which means ADOT is getting ready to close the first of five highways for the season.
Historic Route 66 turns 95 on Nov. 11.
Trevor Eltringham enjoys serving the motoring public by, literally, keeping highway lights on and traffic signals running.
Read about how ADOT and DPS helped a motorist get safely home.
Crews sweep a newly created emergency pull off during a recent full freeway closure. We’ve seen preconstruction work for the Broadway Curve Improvement Project since the spring, on and around Interstate 10, from the Loop 202 (Santan/South...